Trauma is characterized by the destruction of the sense of self after a traumatic event. My approach to treating trauma and PTSD symptoms is to use CBT to challenge maladaptive thoughts, use DBT to decrease emotion dysregulation and distress intolerance, and use EFT to move through difficult emotional experiences (e.g., shame, anger) and to build empathy, understanding, compassion, and hope for the self. Treatment effectiveness is routinely monitored to ensure efficacy. My goal is for people to reconstruct their sense of self, feel less emotionally triggered by the traumatic event, feel more confident relating to their own emotional experiences, and feel more hopeful about life.